Antonelli wins first F1 title; Hamilton hails it as highlight

First reported 1 day, 15 hours ago · latest 35 minutes ago

Kimi Antonelli won his first Formula 1 world championship at the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton calling it the highlight of his season. The result was celebrated across social media.

Kimi Antonelli Lewis Hamilton Max Verstappen

How the sources differ

ESPN F1 focuses on Hamilton's personal reaction, while r/formula1 posts highlight the on-track duel and podium moment. No official FIA document is present, so the coverage is consistent on the outcome.

Recommended first read: ESPN F1 provides the most complete journalistic account, including a direct quote from Hamilton, making it the best first read.

Antonelli wins first F1 title; Hamilton hails it as highlight

How the sources differ

Coverage

On social

Antonelli wins first F1 title; Hamilton hails it as highlight

How the sources differ

Coverage

Hamilton: Kimi's title the 'highlight of my year'

On social

[redbullracing] Time and time again, these two put on an epic duel for the win

What a generational moment - Kimi, Max, Lewis on the podium

Kimi, Lewis and Max in Cooldown Room - 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix